Stop Googling Candidates! The Legal Way to Run Social Media Checks

A recent hire looked perfect on paper, but their social media accounts said otherwise. This hire ended up costing the company $200,000. That's a real story, and it's happening to employers every day who skip social media background checks or run them incorrectly. In this video, Matt Rogers, founder of iprospectcheck, breaks down exactly how social media screening works, what your hiring team is legally allowed to see, and how to build a compliant process that protects your company without opening the door to discrimination claims. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: 1:04 – What is a social media background check? 1:43 – Why employers are adding social media screening 2:42 – Legal risks: Title VII, NLRA, and state privacy laws 4:09 – How to run a compliant social media check 5:29 – How to build a written social media screening policy 6:14 – What content is relevant — and what to ignore 6:38 – Why documentation is your #1 legal defense 6:54 – Summary: doing it right vs. doing it wrong Ready to build a compliant social media screening program? 👉 Visit: https://iprospectcheck.com/social-med... 👉 Get started: https://iprospectcheck.com/contact-ip... Resources: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/title-v... National Labor Relations Act: https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/key-ref... #backgroundcheck #socialmediascreening #hrcompliance #fcra #employmentscreening #hiringcompliance #backgroundcheckservices #hrlaw #socialmediacheck ___________________________________________________________________________________ Legal Disclaimer: I am not an attorney. Laws and regulations change frequently and may vary by jurisdiction. You should not rely on the information in this video as a substitute for obtaining professional legal advice tailored to your specific situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney or other licensed professional regarding any legal questions or concerns you may have.